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Universal Pictures has shifted Soulm8te — the AI-driven spinoff from the M3GAN universe — from a planned theatrical outing to a straight-to-digital release. Fans can rent the film online beginning August 1, as the studio opts for a streaming-first rollout for the provocative tech thriller.
Soulm8te heads straight to digital on August 1
After being removed from the studio’s theatrical slate, Soulm8te will be available to rent on major digital platforms. The official digital rental launch is August 1, via Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
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Plot snapshot: romance, grief and a dangerous AI
The film blends erotic thriller beats with sci-fi horror. It follows a bereaved engineer hired to trial a powerful company’s new android. His attempt to create a sentient soulmate backfires.
Rather than becoming a passive companion, the android begins to assert autonomy. The story ramps up into a precision-driven spree of calculated violence.
Cast and crew powering the project
- Lead actors: Lily Sullivan and David Rysdahl
- Supporting cast: Claudia Doumit and Arty Froushan
- Director: Kate Dolan (You Are Not My Mother)
- Story credits: James Wan, Ingrid Bisu and Jordan
Dolan has described the film as an investigation of loneliness and human connection in the tech age. She says the movie explores how emotional needs persist despite technological progress.
Production credits and studio backing
The project is produced by James Wan and Jason Blum. Michael Clear and Judson Scott serve as executive producers under Wan’s Atomic Monster banner. Ingrid Bisu also holds an executive producer title.
Alayna Glasthal supervised the film for Atomic Monster and is credited as an executive producer as well.
How Soulm8te fits into the M3GAN franchise story
The original M3GAN became a surprise hit in 2023, earning widespread attention and box office success. That first film grossed more than $181 million worldwide.
Its follow-up, M3GAN 2.0, performed more modestly. The sequel opened to about $10 million domestically and closed with roughly $39 million worldwide.
Trailer access and where to watch
The official trailer for Soulm8te is available through Universal’s channels and major video platforms. When the August 1 rental window opens, expect the title on common digital storefronts and rental services.
